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IMA Nagaland branch to join nationwide stir

DIMAPUR, JUL 27 (NPN): | Publish Date: 7/27/2018 11:58:20 PM IST

Indian Medical Association (IMA) Nagaland state branch would join the 12-hour nationwide strike on Saturday called by IMA to protest against the National Medical Commission Bill, which seeks to replace the Medical Council of India (MCI) with a new body.

As part of the protest, IMA, an organisation of Doctors of Modern Scientific System of Medicine in India, has called for suspending all non-emergency services, including OPD on Saturday from 6am to 6pm. Indian Medical Association said that while all elective procedures will be deferred, critical services including deliveries, emergencies and in-patient care will be provided. The association has stated that a general body meeting of all local branches would be convened at 9 AM on Saturday to pass a resolution against the NMC Bill.